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Airports / Croatia / PUY
Large airport · PUY
Pula Airport.
Pula, Croatia · 274 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.7/5
Google rating
1,951 ratings
1
Operators based
274
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Pula, CroatiaELEV 274 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
1,951
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
274
Field elevation
feet above sea level
34
Nearest alternate
nm to RJK
Field standing
34 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rijeka Airport (RJK), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Pula, Croatia, Pula Airport (LDPL / PUY) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 274 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Air Medulin is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Rijeka Airport (RJK, 34 nm), Portorož Airport (POW, 37 nm), and Trieste Airport (TRS, 59 nm). With a single 9,678-foot paved runway, PUY can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from PUY depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Pula.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“On the plus side, there is a nice big smoking/viewing area.”
A C5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Despite its size, everything is well managed, and the staff keep the airport running smoothly.”
Pashupati Prasad Bhandari4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LDPL
IATA
PUY
FAA / Local
LDPL
Elevation
274 ft
Coordinates
44.8935° N · 13.9222° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Croatia fields
state range 79–2,462 ft
At 274 ft, PUY sits lower than 78% of the 9 Croatia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,678 ft
- 09/279,678 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,678 ft
PUY's 9,678 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 34nmRJKRijeka AirportRijeka(Omišalj)
- 37nmPOWPortorož AirportSečovlje
- 59nmTRSTrieste AirportRonchi dei Legionari/Trieste
- 75nmLIPIUdine-Rivolto Air BaseCodroipo (UD)
- 76nmVCEVenice Marco Polo AirportVenezia (VE)
- 77nmRMIFederico Fellini International AirportRimini (RN)
Location
Open the full mapLDPL · Pula Airport · Pula, Croatia
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PUY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,522 nm | 8h 35m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,679 nm | 8h 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,873 nm | 9h 24m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,122 nm | 9h 59m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,316 nm | 10h 26m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,391 nm | 10h 37m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,454 nm | 10h 45m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,498 nm | 10h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PUY?
- Pula Airport's longest paved runway is 9,678 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PUY?
- Pula Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,678 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PUY?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Pula Airport as a home base, including Air Medulin. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to PUY?
- The closest alternate is Rijeka Airport (RJK), about 34 nm away, followed by Portorož Airport (POW) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PUY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 35m (3,522 nm), New York about 8h 57m (3,679 nm), Washington DC about 9h 24m (3,873 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.